Tips to open DAE file

Can't open the DAE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DAE files as well as a list of programs that support DAE files.

DAE file extension

File Name Digital Asset Exchange Format
File Developer Sony
File Category 3D Image Files

The DAE file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DAE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DAE file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 6
  • 6
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DAE file?

A .DAE file is a file that contains three-dimensional graphics. It is in text form in XML syntax. More precisely, it implements the COLLADA scheme, i.e. developed by Autodesk COLLAborative Design Activity. This file format acts as a transmission and is intended to enable the compatibility of CAD designs from different manufacturers. The file offers the possibility of integration with existing projects as well as starting new ones. However, it is not recommended to change the file manually.

How to open DAE file?

An often recurring problem with Digital Asset Exchange Format is that DAE is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DAE to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DAE file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Adobe Photoshop

In this case, you should first verify that the Adobe Photoshop application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Photoshop into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file DAE.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Photoshop with DAE files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DAE file still does not use the Adobe Photoshop program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DAE file with the Adobe Photoshop program.

Step 3. Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Adobe Photoshop program, it is possible that Digital Asset Exchange Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DAE file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to DAE files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DAE file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DAE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DAE files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DAE file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Sony help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file DAE except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the DAE file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DAE file again. However, some background programs may block the DAE file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.